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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Celebrations

Eleanor Marilyn-Rose Silverman

Welcome to the world Eleanor Marilyn-Rose Silverman

Published July 9, 2025

Jacob and Alexandria Silverman of Wildwood would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Marilyn-Rose Silverman, on Nov. 25, 2024, weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Eleanor is the granddaughter...

Almog Dadia and  Sydney Lefton

From Camp Sabra to Tel Aviv—this love story is heading to the chuppah

Published April 21, 2025

Sydney Lefton and Almog Dadia have announced their engagement.  Sydney is the daughter of Debbie and Mike Lefton of St. Louis. She is the granddaughter of Sue and Mark Koritz of St. Louis, and the late...

Welcome to the world, Max Isacc Lieberman

Welcome to the world, Max Isacc Lieberman

Published April 21, 2025

Elizabeth and David Lieberman would like to announce the birth of their son, Max Isaac Lieberman, on Feb. 18, 2025 in St. Louis, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Max is the grandson of Susan and Mike Gartenberg,...

Samuel Rehbein

Simcha in St. Louis: He became a bar mitzvah and cleared out invasive honeysuckle, too

Published April 21, 2025

Samuel Rehbein (Simcha Chaim), son of Chris and Aryn Rehbein of St. Louis, became a bar mitzvah in March at Central Reform Congregation.  Samuel is the grandson of Brice and Ilene Bloom-Ellis of St....

Photo: Briar Rose Photo Co.

From Wildwood to Melville, joy arrives with baby Harrison

Published March 23, 2025

Spencer and Allison Rolfe of New York City would like to announce the birth of their son, Harrison Parker Rolfe, on Nov. 3, 2024, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces.  Harrison is the grandson of David and...

Love, long distance and a beach proposal: Zach and Amelia plan a 2026 wedding

Love, long distance and a beach proposal: Zach and Amelia plan a 2026 wedding

Published March 23, 2025

Zach Zlepper and Amelia Nathan have announced their engagement.  Zach is the son of Denise Meckler and Myles Zlepper of St. Louis. He is the grandson of Barbara and the late Donald Meckler of Cleveland,...

Photo: Heningston Studios

Seth and Shira tie the knot surrounded by family, friends and two Aarons

Published March 23, 2025

Seth Wiesman and Shira Simon were married Sept. 22, 2024 in Rockford, Ill.   Seth is the son of Kathy and Mark Wiesman of Chesterfield. He is the grandson of Linda and Howard Kenyon of Phoenix, and Marcia...

Then and now: Aron and Jeanne Katzman on their wedding day 65 years ago and at a recent anniversary celebration.

Building a legacy of love: Couple’s 65 years of marriage, family inspire generations

BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEFPublished January 8, 2025

If you’re anything like me, a feel-good story is exactly what you need right now — especially after the tragedy in New Orleans that started off the year. So when I heard how Aron and Jeanne Katzman’s...

Sharon and Marshall Podolsky celebrate 60th anniversary

Sharon and Marshall Podolsky celebrate 60th anniversary

Published November 24, 2024

Sharon and Marshall Podolsky celebrated their 60th anniversary on August 2.  They feel very blessed.

60 years of love for Harriet and Byron

60 years of love for Harriet and Byron

Published November 7, 2024

Harriet Korman & Byron Crecelius were married October 25th, 1964 and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at Paul Manno’s with friends. Harriet and Byron grew up in University City...

A Double Mazel: Sylvia and Willy toast 70 years of marriage and Willy's 96th birthday

A Double Mazel: Sylvia and Willy toast 70 years of marriage and Willy’s 96th birthday

Published September 26, 2024

Celebrating a 70th anniversary and Willy’s 96th Birthday Sylvia and Willy recently marked their 70th wedding anniversary with a joyous family dinner at Meadowbrook Country Club. Surrounded by loved...

From Siberia to St. Louis! Yefim and Tamara Polevoy celebrate 65 years of marriage

From Siberia to St. Louis! Yefim and Tamara Polevoy celebrate 65 years of marriage

Published September 26, 2024

Yefim and Tamara Polevoy are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. The Polevoys moved to the United States in 1994 from Siberia and now reside at Crown Center for Senior Living in University City. The...

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